RMDs Require Careful Planning

After all the advice you’ve received about saving for retirement, taking money out of your traditional IRAs and other qualified retirement plans may feel strange. Yet once you reach age 70½, the required minimum distribution (RMD) rules say you have to do just that. Read more

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Eggs, Baskets, and Investments

A well-diversified portfolio spreads out your investment risk. However, you can easily end up with more eggs in one basket than you intended. Here are some investment tips. Read more

Education

Back-to-School Tax Tips for Students and Parents

“WASHINGTON – IRS SUMMERTIME TAX TIP 2013-19” – Going to college can be a stressful time for students and parents. The IRS offers these tips about education tax benefits that can help offset some college costs and maybe relieve some of that stress. Read more

Money

Is All “Income” Taxable?

You only have to examine your paycheck to realize that certain income is tax-free. For example, health insurance premiums paid by your employer are generally not includible in your income. Read more

“Basis” is Important to an S Corporation

Losses can be hard to take – so if you think your S corporation will show a loss for 2013, now’s the time to plan to make sure you’ll get the full tax benefit. Read more